The Best Hotels in Utrecht, the Netherlands, for Every Traveller

Smack bang in the centre of town, the Nox has transformed a 17th-century gentlemen’s club into a 23-room boutique hotel. The rooms celebrate all things lunar and are decorated with calming colours so you’ll sleep like a baby – with Chromecast and bluetooth speakers adding a techy touch to your luxury stay. Opened in October 2020, the hotel is proud of its sustainable credentials, and the vertical garden at the rear of the building contributes to Utrecht’s green city centre.

You can find the Hunfeld among the historical buildings in the city centre, blending in with the architecture of the 19th century. Starting life as Utrecht’s first men’s fashion store, the hotel took its name from owners Grove & Hunfeld. Mixing modern touches with original features, this boutique hotel is achingly hip, with mid-century modern furniture and super friendly staff. The rooms range from small bedrooms to suites, plus there’s one apartment – so all options are covered.

Situated in a bustling central square, Brass has done an immaculate job of converting a historic building into a luxury retreat in the city centre. With six unique bedrooms providing tastefully decorated accommodation with contemporary art and quirky period furnishings, there’s a tranquil vibe here. The eclectic luxury continues with the cosy Restaurant Brass, where you can enjoy all-day dining, or book “the kitchen table” for a more private space.

Housed inside a 19th-century townhouse, with an eye-catching curved roof and stunning facade, this cosy boutique hotel lies around one kilometre (0.6mi) away from Utrecht’s bustling city centre in a peaceful neighbourhood surrounded by parklands. There are 45 stunning rooms available at the hotel, equipped with luxurious beds and interior amenities and facilities befitting a four-star establishment. The hotel also features several additional perks aside from its lodgings, including a charming bar and private garden, where guests can recuperate after spending the day exploring Utrecht.

During the 19th century, the mansion that houses this 36-room boutique hotel was converted into an eye hospital by famed ophthalmologist Franciscus Donders, whose groundbreaking work paved the way for many other developments within this branch of medicine. In honour of Donders’ research, Eye Hotel has fitted its rooms with artwork and objects related to eye care, such as large optometry charts and anatomical models. Aside from the decor, each room in the Eye Hotel features comfy beds made by a local design studio, desks and ensuite facilities – so you’ll have everything you need to enjoy your stay in Utrecht.

The building that houses Mother Goose has stood in central Utrecht for well over 400 years. The building has changed hands many times over the centuries, moving between private residents, a mattress company, then eventually a group of squatters, who were evicted from its premises in the early 21st century. It has since been converted into a modern boutique hotel with 23 luxury bedrooms, complete with exposed stone walls and other elements that illustrate its long history. The hotel’s stunning rooms and suites range from smaller accommodation equipped with essentials, to apartment-sized lodgings that are ideal for longer stays in Utrecht.

Set inside a 14th-century monastery that has served as a sanctuary for monks, knights and even emperors over the centuries, this stately hotel honours its long history by providing guests with the highest standards of hospitality. You can rest inside one of 121 stately rooms or suites – furnished with an impressive array of luxury items and amenities – but the hotel also boasts two restaurants, with charming waterside terraces, and a wellness centre. It stands just outside the bustle of central Utrecht, allowing you to experience life in the inner city while still having space to relax away from the crowds.